Timp 6 Special Women's
The Altra Timp 6 Mid GTX is a mid-cut, GORE-TEX waterproof hiking/trail shoe on a zero-drop EGO MAX platform with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and Altra's signature roomy FootShape fit.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Door-to-trail
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Daily trail training, Trail long run, Technical trail
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Weight
- 365.7g
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Midsole
- Altra EGO MAX
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Upper
- GORE-TEX Invisible Fit, 85% RPET
- Widths
- standard
Altra positions the Timp 6 Mid GTX squarely as a waterproof hiking shoe rather than a running trail shoe, and its 365g weight, mid-cut ankle collar and full GORE-TEX build back that up. The Vibram Megagrip outsole and EGO MAX midsole give confident all-day trail grip and a soft-but-stable ride, and the zero-drop, wide toe box will appeal to Altra loyalists. However, buyers should weigh reported durability and comfort issues: reviewers flagged outsole wear and waterproofing failure within two months, plus an unpadded tongue and collar with plastic eyelets that dig into the ankle.
Soft, stable and balanced on a zero-drop EGO MAX midsole; more of a plush hiking/walking platform than a responsive runner, with reliable grip on wet and dry terrain.
Standard FootShape fit with a roomy toe box and secure midfoot, but the mid-cut collar and tongue lack padding and the plastic eyelets can press uncomfortably into the ankle when laced tight.
Zero-drop fans wanting a waterproof mid-cut shoe for wet-weather hiking, walking and door-to-trail outings in slick or muddy conditions.
You want a fast or racing trail shoe, need a padded collar and premium hardware, or are worried about long-term outsole and waterproofing durability.